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3DForce FX5200 series
nVIDIA GeForceFX™ 5200
User’s Manual
Version 7.00
Copyright © 2007 Jaton Corporation, USA
Contents
INTRODUCTION.............................................................5
FEATURES.....................................................................6
CINEFX ENGINE ................................................................6
HIGH-PRECISION GRAPHICS...............................................6
NVIEW MULTI-DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY..................................6
DIGITAL VIBRANCE CONTROL (DVC) ..................................6
UNIFIED DRIVER ARCHITECTURE (UDA) .............................7
AGP 8X............................................................................7
0.15μ MICRON PROCESS TECHNOLOGY .............................7
8 PIXELS/CLOCK RENDERING PIPELINE ..............................7
ARCHITECTED FOR CG .......................................................7
MICROSOFT® DIRECTX® 9.0 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT
........................................................................................8
NEW 64-PHASE VIDEO SCALER ..........................................8
OPENGL® 1.4 OPTIMIZATIONS AND SUPPORT ....................8
VIDEO MIXING RENDERER (VMR) ......................................8
DVI (OPTIONAL) ................................................................8
OVERALL PERFORMANCE ...................................................8
COMPATIBILITY ..................................................................9
OPERATING SYSTEMS ........................................................9
SYSTEM REQUIREMENT............................................10
CHECK LIST.................................................................10
HARDWARE DESCRIPTION .......................................11
(I) 3DFORCE FX5200LP..............................................11
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(III) 3DFORCE FX5200TV............................................12
DISPLAY DEVICES OUTPUT......................................13
HARDWARE INSTALLATION .....................................16
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES ............................................16
STEPS: ...........................................................................16
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ......................................18
á WINDOWS® VISTA DRIVER INSTALLATION .................18
á WINDOWS® XP DRIVER INSTALLATION .....................22
á WINDOWS® 2000 DRIVER INSTALLATION ..................26
á WINDOWS® ME DRIVE INSTALLATION .......................30
á MICROSOFT WINDOWS® NT™4.0............................34
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE .........................................39
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) ..........................41
PINOUT AND SYNC FREQUENCIES..........................43
ANALOG COLOR DISPLAY PINOUTS (DB 15) .....................43
CONVERSION TABLE: PIN ADAPTERS ................................43
9-TO-15 PIN CONVERSION TABLE.....................................44
DIGITAL VISUAL INTERFACE (DVI) CONNECTOR ................44
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ......................................................45
HOW TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE ..............................46
LIMITED WARRANTY..................................................49
OTHER LIMITS. ................................................................49
EXCLUSIVE OBLIGATION...................................................50
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OTHER STATEMENTS. ......................................................50
TERMS AND CONDITIONS. ................................................50
SERVICES AGREEMENT: ...................................................51
ENTIRE OBLIGATION. .......................................................51
REDUCING WARRANTY CLAIM REJECTIONS. .......52
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Introduction
3DForce FX5200 series video accelerators are NVIDIA
GeForceFX™ 5200 core technology based 128MB DDR
memory modules built-in onboard totally. These AGP 8x-bus
video accelerators are capable of driving very complex
geometry and character animation images on your PC desktop
incomparably, with truly genuine filling experience you may
anticipate like never before. The particular emphasis of these
AGP’s ability that is very ease of play all fancy PC games with
preferred resolution, unique visual effects, life-like, and these
much of realistic graphical improvements must be performed
on high-end computers.
The NVIDIA® GeForce FX5200 Graphics Processing Unit
(GPU) is 0 .15μ Micron Process Technology, which delivers
high performance through faster clock rates. CineFX engine
produces gaming effects on par with the hottest motion pictures.
Combined with 128-bit studio quality color processing
technology, 3D worlds and characters are more real than
anything is that’s come before. Powered by the CineFX engine,
the GeForce FX shifts the focus from simple pixel fill rate to
sophisticated pixel shading. To maximize programming choice,
the NVIDIA CineFX engine includes the most complete
hardware feature implementation for both OpenGL® and
Microsoft® DirectX® environments, including total support for
the Directx 9.0-vertex and pixel shader specification.
Well-developed CineFX engine features include the support of
1024 instructions in a single rendering pass, allowing for
complex effects that aren’t practical in any other architecture.
Complex lighting can dramatically improve the realism of
images, but traditionally adds the rendering time. With GeForce
FX all of these gorgeous enhancements are possible without
sacrificing performance.
New NVIDIA GPUs and PC platforms will incorporate AGP 8X
capabilities and take full advantage of AGP 3.0 specification.
As always, NVIDIA solution incorporate new technology and
advances without compromising the overall stability and quality
of the system, and NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
makes it painless to take advantage of new capabilities as they
are introduced.
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A matchless of hardware and software technology combination,
the primary principles of 3DForce FX5200 series video
accelerators that will contribute many of new features and more
benefits to your desktop computing as well as the bestperformance integrated, unusual quality and exceedingly
resolution.
Features
CineFX Engine
Power cinematic effects beyond imagination. With
advanced vertex and pixel shader capabilities, stunning
and complex special effects are possible. In addition,
this feature increases horsepower which will deliver
faster and smoother gameplay.
High-Precision Graphics
By combining the incredible dynamic range of today's
state-of-the-art 3D motion pictures with 128-bit studioprecision color, the GeForce FX brings you the
industry’s best image quality for the most demanding
applications.
nView Multi-display Technology
The nView hardware and software technology
combination delivers maximum flexibility for multi-display
options, and provides unprecedented end-user control of
the desktop experience.
Digital Vibrance Control (DVC)
Allows the user to adjust color controls digitally to
compensate for the lighting conditions of their
workspace and to achieve accurate and bright colors in
all conditions.
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Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
Guarantees forward and backward compatibility with
software drivers. Simplifies upgrading to a new NVIDIA
product because all NVIDIA products work with the
same driver software.
AGP 8X
Provides double the bandwidth of AGP 4X—2.1GB/sec.
vs. 1.1BG/sec. AGP 8X enables more complex models
and detailed textures, creating richer and more lifelike
environments. Uninterrupted data flow allows for
smoother video streaming and faster, more seamless
gameplay.
0.15μ Micron Process Technology
Delivers high performance through faster clock rates.
8 Pixels/Clock Rendering Pipeline
Makes all of your favorite games run faster.
Architected for Cg
Ensures that the newest, cutting-edge special effects in
applications will run flawlessly. Speeds up content
creation so game developers can get their new games
out to PC users faster than ever before.
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Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Optimizations and
Support
Ensures the best performance and application
compatibility for all DirectX 9 applications.
New 64-phase Video Scaler
Highest quality for scaling DVD and other video to fullscreen HDTV resolutions.
OpenGL® 1.4 Optimizations and Support
Ensures the best performance and application
compatibility for all OpenGL applications.
Video Mixing Renderer (VMR)
Harnesses the power of the 3D graphics engine to
empower the user to view multiple video windows
simultaneously with superior quality, and avoids the
problems associated with video overlay.
DVI (Optional)
Able to drive large displays with up to 1600x1200
resolutions.
Overall performance
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1.3 billion texels per second fill rate
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81 Million vertical per second fill rate
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Up to 10.4 GB per second on memory bandwidth
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128MB DDR TSSOP onboard supported up to 128bit data bus access
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Compatibility
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NVIDIA Unified Driver Architecture (UDA)
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Fully compliant professional OpenGL 1.4
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Microsoft DirectX 9.0
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WHQL-certified for Windows Vista, Windows XP,
Windows 2000, Windows NT, Windows Me, and
Windows 98
Operating Systems
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Windows® Vista, Windows® XP, Windows® 2000,
Windows® Me, and Windows® NT
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System Requirement
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Intel Pentium® P4, or compatible system with AGP
2x/4x/8x Bus Extension Slot
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CD-ROM drive, Quad speed or faster
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Hard Drive with at least 100MB Free space
•
MS Windows® Vista/XP/2000/Me/NT 4.0 operating
systems
Check List
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3DForce FX5200LP, 3DForce FX5200, 3DForce
FX5200LE or 3DForce FX5200TV Multimedia
Accelerator
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3” cable (TV-Out) converts MD 4pin to Composite
RCA (3DForce FX5200LP, 3DForce FX5200 and
3DForce FX5200LE only)
DVI to RGB converter for Dual RGB out (3DForce
FX5200LP, 3DForce FX5200 and 3DForce
FX5200LE only)
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Software & Documents CD (WinDVD software serial
number located on the CD sleeve)
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Quick Start Guide (Printed)
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Hardware Description
(I) 3DFORCE FX5200LP
For low profile system
Note: Low profile solution requires 2 slots.
Product Name
PCB version
Core Chipset
PCB Size
Memory
Size
3DForceFX5200LP
82208F
Nvidia GeForce FX5200
W = 6.25" x H = 2.45"
16M*16 x 4 DDR
128MB
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(II) 3DForce FX5200 / FX5200LE
Width
Bracket
DVI-I 24Pin
(DVI out)
Display Memory
MD-4PIN
(TVout)
Height
NVIDIA
GeForce FX
5200
Y201
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
AGP Bus 8x
Core Chipset
PCB Size
3DForceFX 5200
Product Name / PCB Version
82228A
nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
W = 6.6" x H = 4"
8M*16 x 8 DDR TSSOP
128MB
3DForceFX 5200LE
82228A
nVIDIA GeForce FX 5200
W = 6.6" x H = 4"
16M*16 x 4 DDR TSSOP
128MB
Memory / Size
Note: 3DForce FX5200LE’s memory data bus access limits on 64-bit
only.
(III) 3DFORCE FX5200TV
RCA Composite
(TV out)
nVIDIA
FX5200
DIM-4Pin
(TV out)
Display
Memory
DB 15 VGA
(RGB out)
Product Name / PCB version
3DForce FX5200TV
82208D
Core Chipset
PCB Size
Memory / Size
Nvidia GeForceFX 5200
W = 6.25" x H = 2.45"
16M*16 x 4 DDR
Special Bracket(s) Alternative
P203
DB 15 VGA + MD 4Pin + RCA Composite
L = 3.118" , W = 0.725"
For low profile PC use only
Alternative brackets can be purchased at http://store.anvshopper.net/index.html
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128MB
Display Devices Output
(I) 3DForce FX5200LP
Low profile configuration
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(II) 3DForce FX5200 / FX5200LE
Quad Output Optional
1. RGB out
2. TVout
3. DVI out
4. DVI convert to RGB (Dual RGB)
AGP Plate
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DVI to RGB Converter
LCD Display Panel
4
CRT Monitor
DVI out Connector
Convert Cable
2
Composite RCA
MD-4PIN Connector
TV set
2
S_Video TVout
DB 15 VGA Connector
1
CRT Monitor
1.
RGB out - DB15 VGA connector to analog monitor.
2.
TV-Out - MD4 connector converts S-Video to RCA Composite
Output, or direct connects S-Video to TV set.
3.
DVI out - DVI connector to LCD display panel.
4.
DVI converts to RGB with DVI-RGB converter for Dual RGB out.
Note: 3DForce FX5200LE doesn’t bundle DVI-RGB converter in its
original package.
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(III) 3DFORCE FX5200TV
Composite RCA
TV
CRT
S-Video Connector
DB 15 VGA Connector
Monitor
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Hardware Installation
Installation Procedures
!! WARNING !!
Discharge static electricity by
touching the GROUND such
as metal part of your case
connected with good power
ground before you handle the
electronic circuit boards.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any damage, caused
directly or indirectly, by improper installation of any
components by unauthorized service personnel. If you do not
feel comfortable performing the installation, consult with a
qualified computer technician.
Steps:
1.
Turn OFF all powers on your system, including any
peripherals (printer, external drives, modem, etc.).
2.
Disconnect the power cord and the monitor cable from the
back of the computer.
3.
Unfasten the cover mounting screws on your system and
remove the system cover. Refer to your system user manual
for instructions to determine the location of the mounting
screws.
4.
Remove the retaining screw that holds the slot cover in place.
Slide the slot cover out and put the screw aside (you will
need it to secure the adapter).
5.
To install the adapter in AGP expansion slot, carefully line up
the gold-fingered edge connector on the adapter directly
above the expansion slot connector on the motherboard.
Then press the adapter into place, completely. Use the
(remaining) screw you removed to secure the adapterretaining bracket in place.
6.
Replace the computer cover. Secure the cover with the
mounting screws you removed in Step 3.
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You have now completed the installation of your new graphics adapter
on your system.
Upgrade Steps:
Add or change your video adapter to an existing system,
you may precede a few steps before you install the new
hardware and software (video display driver). The
followings are some of the considerations:
1. To change a new adapter, please remove the
existing video driver, or replace it to SVGA driver
from Windows®98/Me system before you remove
the existing hardware.
2. To add a new adapter, ensure the mainboard that
has available IRQ for new devices, and there is no
conflict between the others.
3. If you try add this video adapter to an ALL-IN-ONE
mainboard (which video port built-in already), then
you have to disable that port first. Otherwise, that
will be a problem for the new video adapter setup.
4. The driver installation for system upgrade as same
as below, if error occur when you proceed step 1, 2
or 3, please consult with your system dealer or the
existing hardware manufacturer support.
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Software Installation
á Windows® Vista Driver Installation
InstallShield® Program:
Microsoft Windows® Vista detects this new hardware and
places appropriate display driver from its system folder
automatically - it doesn’t matter if you have added a new driver
or changed the existing one. To maximize the video board
acceleration and increase its performance, you may install the
manufacturer’s display driver as follows:
1.
At the AutoPlay – Warning, Click on “Run autorun.exe”.
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2.
At the User Account Control, Click on “Allow”.
3. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you
may point to “Display Driver” and then press on it.
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4.
Click on “Next” to continue the process.
5.
The Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk; please wait until the
process has completed.
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6.
Click on “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” And
click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
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á Windows® XP Driver Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1.
Select [Next] at Found New Hardware Wizard.
2.
Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended) then select [Next].
3.
Insert the Software’s CD.
4.
Check [Specify a location:]
5.
Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter
D:\WIN2K&XP, where D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click
on [OK].
6.
Select [Next] to install “3DForce FX5200, NVIDIA GeForce
FX5200” driver.
7.
Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Microsoft Windows® XP detects this new hardware and places
appropriate display driver from its system folder automatically it doesn’t matter you have added a new driver or changed the
existing one. To maximum the video board acceleration and
increase its performance, you may install the manufacturer
display driver as follows:
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1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you
may point to “Display Driver” and press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup
process; please wait until it has completed.
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3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
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4. Click on “Continue Anyway” to carry through the
installation. Otherwise, you may terminate the
process by clicking on “Stop Installation”.
5. The Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk; please wait until the process
has completed.
6. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
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á Windows® 2000 Driver Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1.
Select [Next] at Found New Hardware Wizard.
2.
Check [Search for a suitable driver for my device
(recommended) then select [Next].
3.
Insert the Software’s CD.
4.
Check [Specify a location:]
5.
Under [Copy manufacturer’s files from:] enter
D:\WIN2K&XP, where D is your CD_ROM drive. Then click
on [OK].
6.
Select [Next] to install “3DForceFX 5200, NVIDIA GeForce
FX5200” driver.
7.
Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Microsoft Windows®2000 detects this new hardware and
places appropriate display driver from its system folder
automatically - it doesn’t matter you have added a new driver
or changed the existing one. To maximum the video board
acceleration and increase its performance, you may install the
manufacturer display driver as follows:
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1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you
may point to “Display Driver” and press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup
process; please wait until it has completed.
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3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
4. Click on “Yes” to continue the installation. Otherwise, you
may terminate the process by clicking on “No”.
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5. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
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á Windows® Me Drive Installation
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1.
Select [Next] to install Standard VGA Graphics Adapter at
Add New Hardware Wizard screen.
2.
Check [Search for the best driver for your device] then
select [Next]
3.
Insert the software’s CD.
4.
Check [Specify a location:], under that enter D:\Win9x,
then select [Next].
5.
Select [Next] to install “3DForce FX5200, NVIDIA GeForce
FX5200” driver.
6.
Select [Finish] to restart the computer.
To a new system:
1.
SELECT the “Display” icon from control panel and then
tab on “Settings” screen.
2.
Select Advanced at selection bar.
3.
Click on Adapter tab.
4.
Click the Change button at Adapter Screen
5.
Click [Specify the location of the driver (Advanced)] then
check Next.
6.
Insert Software’s CD to CD ROM.
7.
Click Specify a location then under Copy
manufacturer’s file from statement enter D:\Win9x,
click the Next button.(Where D is the letter of your CD
ROM drive, typically, D or E drives, etc.)
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8.
Click Next to install “3DForce FX5200, NVIDIA
GeForce FX5200” driver.
9.
Click the Finish button.
10. Click the Yes button next to restart computer.
InstallShield® Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShield® program has been added on
our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users to run with Windows®
98/Me operating systems. When you power-up the computer
and boots-up in Windows, the Plug-n-Play detects new
hardware and it pops-up install wizard. Do Not [Cancel]
because you must place a default display setting from
Microsoft Windows for your video adapter, then restart your
Windows. After the desktop has loaded completely, insert the
software’s CD into CD ROM drive and proceed with the display
driver installation which is provided by Video Adapter
manufacturer.
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1.
Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”, and you
may point to “Display Driver” and press on it.
2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup
process; please wait until it has completed.
3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
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4. The Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk; please wait until the process
has completed.
5.
Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
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á Microsoft Windows® NT™4.0
The procedure of display driver installation Windows NT
requires the user to install Service pack 6 (Microsoft® Windows
NT™4.0) first. After your windows desktop fully loaded with
service pack 6, you may insert the software CD into CD ROM
drive and following the install steps below:
Upgrade video adapter to an existing system.
(Windows has been pre-loaded)
1.
SELECT the “Display” icon in control panel and
then SELECT the “Settings” page.
2.
SELECT “Display Type...” button in the “Settings”
page.
3.
SELECT “Change...” button from the Adapter
type section.
4.
SELECT “Have Disk...” button from the Change
Display page.
5.
Windows NT 4.0 prompt you for the location
where those files for video driver. INPUT the
path or unfold with “X:\Winnt4\”. (X: is the CD
ROM drive where the Software & Documents CD
has been inserted.)
6.
If the driver “3DForce FX5200, NVIDIA GeForce
FX5200” is listed under the Display list, SELECT
the “OK” button to continue.
7.
Once the driver files are copied, RESTART
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 for the changes to
take effect.
8.
SELECT the desired color palette (the number of
colors), desktop area (resolution), and refresh
frequency in the settings page of Display
Properties and then SELECT the “Test” button in
the same page to determine whether your
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selection works properly. SELECT “Apply” to
active the selected mode.
InstallShield® Program:
Since the Microsoft InstallShield® program has been added
into our software’s CD, the Display Driver Installation and its
procedures are much easier for users running Windows®NT™
operating system. After the desktop has loaded with service
pack 6 completely, insert the software’s CD into CD ROM drive
and proceed with the display driver installation which is
provided by hardware manufacturer.
1. Autorun feature brings-up the “Welcome Screen”,
and you may point to “Display Driver” and press on it.
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2. Microsoft InstallShield® Wizard has start loading its setup
process; please wait until it has completed.
3. Click on “Next” to continue the process.
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4. Scroll down and select on the “3DForce FX5200, NVIDIA
GeForce FX5200”, then click on “OK” for next screen.
5. The Windows system will copy all driver files from source
media to your local hard disk; please wait until the process
has completed.
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6. Click on “Finish” to restart your computer, the new display
driver will be in place after Windows boots-up.
Notice:
We believed that the all steps where mentioned above
are the clear and the correct procedures for install
display driver from manufacturer software’s CD to your
operating system. Any procedures other than these
processes have not been specified.
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Technical Assistance
Q: Why is the display shifted or changed sizes when I switch display
modes?
Explain and Suggestion:
Some monitors lack auto-sizing features or just do not synchronize
properly to the video board output. In some cases, horizontal and
vertical display adjustments may be necessary. Use the monitor control
panel functions to adjust screen.
In other cases, mode type and refresh rate adjustments may be
necessary. Use the utility program, which is provided by video card
manufacturer or production developer to center the display with normal
type (mode 3), and to reduce (decrease) the refresh rate with the
monitor's specification.
Q: What kind monitors can display 800x600 modes or higher
resolution mode?
Explain and Suggestion:
To display 800x600 resolutions at 60Hz refresh rate, the monitor must
be capable of synchronizing a 31.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC
2A, 3D). At 72Hz refresh rate, the monitor must be capable of
synchronizing a 48.0KHz scan rate (e.g., Sony HG 1304, NEC 4D, 5D,
Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 interlaced mode; the monitor must be capable of
synchronizing a 35.5KHz horizontal scan rate (e.g., NEC 3D, Seiko
1430 or 1440). To display 1024x768 non-interlaced mode at 60Hz, the
monitor must be capable of synchronizing a 48.7KHz scan rate (e.g.,
Sony HG 1304, NEC 4D, 5D, Seiko 1450).
To display 1024x768 non-interlaced mode at 70Hz, the monitor must
be capable of synchronizing a 56.4KHz scan rate (e.g., NEC 4D).
Q: Windows screen won't come up, it kicks back to
DOS prompt. Why?
Explain and Suggestion:
Windows® 95
Inadvertently, certain configuration files (e.g., msdos.sys, and
command.com) have been changed in the system. Proceed to correct
that, is re-boot the system with a system (Windows® 95) formatted
floppy diskette.
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There are many reasons causing the system the boot up with unappropriate steps. Base on Microsoft support wizard on their WEBsite,
there are many technical articles to help users with this subject, such
as troubleshooting with VXD errors, virus, Fatal exceptions, etc., more
details cover on each issue are descriptive and familiar with, and
exclusively further to our support.
Q: System hangs-up after installing video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
Today, most video drivers are developed for 32-bit processing and may
require a channel to Code/Decode. Conflict between device drivers
and TSR (terminate-and-stay-resident) programs will inverted the
display, and are particularly effectual at crashing computer. The most
effective way to check for conflicts is to replace with the original video
driver, or delete and re-install the current video driver to the system.
Accomplishing IRQs (Interrupt Request Query) settings or
troubleshooting the conflicts on hardware source may necessary. Most
AGP video cards designed for Plug-n-Play, that means video card
IRQ's setup which controls by mainboard’s (motherboard) circuitry and
BIOS. Physically pulling out other devices from system, and re-starts
the computer. Confirm and modify your IRQ addresses with qualified
computer technician.
Q: Multiple images or unreadable screen after loading video driver.
Explain and Suggestion:
There are a variety of reasons why the display might be distorted. One
common reason is a monitor mismatch. Some older multi-frequency
monitors are unable to switch video modes without being turned off
then turned on again.
If the problem occurring in windows, make sure that you have loaded
the proper video driver, and that the driver is compatible with the
monitor being used. Try re-configuring your application software to use
a compatible video mode. If problem persist in windows, load the
standard generic VGA driver. The generic VGA driver should function
properly with virtually every video board and VGA (or SVGA) monitor
available.
If this is an unsatisfactory solution, you may have to upgrade to a
monitor that supports the desired video mode.
Some newer monitors are also synchronizing this problem due to builtin DDC (Data-Digital-Channel) feature. Sometime that DDC
automatically setup the display frequency without loading video driver.
Try to turn it off, or change settings of monitor type in your system.
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Q: Selection of color, resolution and refresh rate combination that
always backs to default after restart the system.
Explain and Suggestion:
Accordingly, there must be a bug (defected source-code) in video
driver, or in the system. Debug the source-code or fix the error in
video driver that should be done by the driver developer. Likewise,
upgrade the video driver from the manufacturer or from the original
software developer is necessary.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1 Why do we need 3D graphics capability in our PC?
Answer
3D technology is becoming increasingly important (and common) not
only in games, but also in other applications such as VRML, which
allows 3D scene descriptions in Web applications. 3D technology is
used for image editing, modeling, and an increasing number of in home
and business applications. In games, as well as other applications, 3D
acceleration not only allows better visual qualities and more realistic
scenery attributes than software alone, but it also allows a higher frame
rate, which translates into a more interactive experience for the end
user.
Q2 What does “Rendering Engine” mean?
Answer
“Rendering Engine” generically applies to the part of the graphics
engine that draws 3D primitives, usually triangles. In most
implementations, the rendering engine is responsible for interpolation
of edges and "filling in" the triangle.
Q3 What does the set-up engine do in a graphics controller?
Answer
A set-up engine allows drivers to pass triangles in the form of raw
vertex information; whereas, most common designs force triangles to
be pre-processed for the rendering engine in terms of delta values for
edges, color, and texture.
Q4 Why does a 3D graphics chip need to have both a rendering engine
and a setup engine?
Answer
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Any “3D application”, a game, VRML, or modeling package, can benefit
from 3D rendering. This is especially true of an application that uses
texturing extensively, because texturing and texture filtering are very
intensive operations at the pixel level in terms of CPU operations and
demands for memory bandwidth. Without a set-up engine in a graphics
controller, the CPU has to calculate the delta values for edges, color,
and textures; the drivers need to handle ten (10) times more extensive
data. This results in slower 3D pipeline operations between the CPU
and the graphics controller.
Q5 If we use powerful CPUs, such as a Pentium™ 4, can a standard
2D graphics card achieve 3D performance?
Answer
Yes and no. Software rendering can take advantage of "tricks" learned
by force of necessity through years of trial and error. With such
stratagems, the speed of software rendering for simple scenes can
approach that of low-level hardware 3D rendering. On the other hand,
as scenes become more complex (or frame sizes become larger),
there are conflicts between using the CPU for high-level game logic,
geometry, lighting, and rendering, all of which increase their demands.
No current CPU or system can perform advanced qualityenhancements (bilinear filtering and alpha blending) in real time. Even
general case texture mapping with RGB lighting is too much for the
current CPU generation.
Q6 What does "software 3D" mean?
Answer
Software 3D is generally used to mean using non-specific (2D)
hardware in conjunction with the CPU to render for 3D applications.
Some of these techniques allow usable 3D applications when highpowered and/or MMX™-equipped CPU's are employed along with
special-case software optimization techniques. As stated above, SW
3D can achieve credible results with today's (software optimized)
applications, but the rising popularity of good 3D hardware at the
consumer price level is inexorably compelling the public to expect
hardware level scene enhancements and frame rates.
Q7 What is “SGRAM”?
Answer
Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory (SGRAM) is a new
and improved type of memory, custom-designed for graphics use.
Q8 What is the advantage of as compared to ordinary DRAM?
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Answer
is now capable of running at much higher speeds than Fast Page
Mode or EDO DRAM. Also, is able to execute a small number of
frequently executed operations, such as buffer clears, specific to
graphics applications, independently of the controller.
Pinout and Sync Frequencies
Analog Color Display Pinouts (DB 15)
PIN
FUNCTION
1
Red Video1
2
3
Green Video1
Blue Video1
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Not Used
Ground
Red Return (ground)
Green Return (ground)
Blue Return (ground)
Vcc (+5v DDC Power)
Sync Return (ground)
Monitor ID (not used)
SDA (DDC support)
Horizontal Sync
Vertical Sync
SCL (DDC support)
Note:
Analog monochrome type monitors use green video for all
video input and ignore red and blue video.
Conversion Table: Pin Adapters
If you will be using a 9-to-15-pin adapter cable to link your 9-pin
monitor connector to the 15-pin accelerator card connector, check
Table carefully before you install the cable. The 9-to-15 pin adapter
cables are available from a variety of sources, but they need to match
the specifications in Table to work properly with your new card.
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The adapter cable requires a D-shaped 9 pin female connector and a
D-shaped 15 pin male connector.
9-to-15 Pin Conversion Table
9 PIN SIGNALS
PIN NO.
Red
Green
Blue
Horz Sync
Vert Sync
Red Ground
Green Ground
Blue Ground
Sync Ground
15 PIN SIGNALS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
PIN NO.
Red
Green
Blue
Horz Sync
Vert Sync
Return Red
Return Green
Return Blue
Digital Ground
Ground
1
2
3
13
14
6
7
8
10
5
Analog Video Signals
Black Level = 0 V
Full Intensity (White) Level = +0.7 V
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) Connector
1
8
17
C1 C2
24 C3 C4
24 pin DVI FEMALE connector built-in onboard.
Pin Number
Signals
1
TMDS Data 2 -
2
TMDS Data 2 +
3
TMDS Data 2 Shield
4
No Connection
5
No Connection
6
DDC Clock
7
DDC Data
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8
No Connection
9
TMDS Data 1 -
10
TMDS Data 1 +
11
TMDS Data 1 Shield
12
No Connection
13
No Connection
14
+5 V Power
15
Ground (for +5 V)
16
Hot Plug Detect
17
TMDS Data 0 -
18
TMDS Data 0 +
19
TMDS Data 0 Shield
20
No Connection
21
No Connection
22
TMDS Clock Shield
23
TMDS Clock +
24
TMDS Clock <
Technical Support
In the event you have a technical problem with this product,
please read the README files in the software CD_ROM.
Updated drivers are available through Jaton’s Website. Have
following information handy when you contact technical
support:
;
;
;
;
Name of the product.
Software Driver and Version.
System Information, such as CPU speeds, BIOS version, Monitor
Specification, etc.
Description of the problems including any error messages.
Telephone:
(408) 934-9369 9-5 PST Mon. - Fri.
FAX:
(408) 942-6699
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email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.jaton.com
How to Obtain Warranty Service
In the worldwide contact:
www.jaton.com
In United States contact:
Jaton Corporation.
Service Center
556 S.Milpitas Blvd.,
Milpitas, CA 95035
(408)-934-9369
In Europe contact:
Jaton Europe B.V.
Overwegwachter 3, 3034 G,
Potterdam, Netherland (Holland)
31-10-412-1154
In Thailand contact:
Jaton (Thailand) Co., Ltd.
27th Floor, Panjathani Tower
127/32 Nonsee Rd., Chongnonsee
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Yannawa, Bangkok 10120
Thailand
Tel: 662-681-0388
In Taiwan contact:
In Australia contact:
Jaton Technology pty, Ltd.
Unit 8, 41-49 Norcal Road,
Nunawading, Vic 3131 Australia
Tel: (Mel) 03 9873 3999
(Syd) 02 9476 8781
Fax 03 9873 3933
FCC SHIELDED CABLE WARNING:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
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this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation,
“SHIELD INTERFERENCE CABLE (S) MUST BE USED ACCORDING TO FCC
15.27©.”
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the Manufacturer could void
your authority to operate this equipment in accordance with FCC rules and
regulations.
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT:
The Company grants the customer a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to
use the software in this package for internal use on a single computer system. No
other license of any kind is granted to any part of the product or any of the
intellectual property therein.
TRADEMARK AND COPYRIGHT:
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that
is protected by method claims of certain U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights owned by Macrovision Corporation
and other rights owners. Use of this copyright protection
technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation ,
and is intended for home and other limited viewing used only
unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation.
Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
All Trademarks and Registered Trademarks belong to
respective owners.
©2006
Jaton Corporation. All rights reserved.
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Limited Warranty.
Manufacturer warrants that the products sold hereunder
are free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of two (2) years from manufacturing date. This
limited warranty applies only to the original purchaser of
Jaton Product and is not transferable. This limited
warranty does not apply if failure to the Product
Registration, or over thirty (30) days from purchase
(original invoice date). This Limited Warranty does not
cover any incompatibilities due to the user’s computer,
hardware, software or any related system configuration
in which the Jaton Products interfaces. Proof of
purchase will be requiring before any consideration by
Manufacturer occurs.
Other Limits.
The forgoing is in lieu of all other warranties,
expressed or implied. Including but not limited to the
implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for
a particular purpose. Manufacturer does not warrant
against damages or defects arising out of improper or
abnormal use of handling of the products; against
defects or damages arising from improper installation
(where installation is by persons other than
Manufacturer), against defects in products or
components not manufactured or installed by
Manufacturer, or against damages result from nonmanufacturer made products or components. This
warranty does not apply if the Product has been
damaged by accident, abuse, nor misuse. This warranty
also does not apply to products upon which repairs have
been affected or attempted by persons other than
pursuant to written authorization by Manufacturer.
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Exclusive Obligation.
This warranty is exclusive. The sole and exclusive
obligation of Manufacturer shall repair or replace the
defective products in the manner and for the period
provided above. Manufacturer shall not have any other
obligation with respect to the Products or any part
thereof, whether based on contract, tort, and strict
liability or otherwise. Under no circumstances, whether
based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise,
Manufacturer shall not be liable for incidental, special, or
consequential damage.
Other Statements.
Manufacturer’s employees or representatives’ ORAL OR
OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT
CONSTITUE WARRANTIES, shall not be relied upon by
Buyer, and is not a part of the contract for sale or this
Limited Warranty.
Terms and Conditions.
Direct Jaton Customer:
This warranty applies only for
a period of two (2) years
from purchase date of Jaton
original invoice.
Reseller/ Vendor:
This warranty applies only for
a period of two (2) years
from manufacturing date.
Registered User:
This warranty applies only for
a period of two (2) years
from purchase date and
register within 30 days of
purchase date from legal
reseller.
Others:
If the products do not
conform to this Limited
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Warranty (as herein above
described), Manufacturer
should charge services such
as repair, replacement
whether based on its costs.
Shipping and installation of
the replacement Products or
replacement parts shall be at
User’s expanse.
Services agreement:
(1) All applicants shall completed service request
form from Manufacturer.
(2) All returned checks will be charged a $20.00 fee
by Manufacturer.
(3) All repair and replacement services allow 4-6
weeks from the date of receiving by Manufacturer.
(4) All products without warranties require service
processing fee $20 (payment in advance), which
is not refundable.
Entire Obligation.
This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of
Manufacturer with respect to the Products. If any part of
this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal,
the remainder shall remain in force and effect. Some
states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or
exclusive or limitation on product incidental or
consequential damages, so above limitation may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal
rights. You may have other rights, which may vary from
state to state.
This warranty applies only to this product, and is
governed by the law of the State of California.
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Reducing Warranty Claim
Rejections.
To reduce the potential of incurring damages not
covered by Manufacturers warranties, we strongly
recommend the following:
•
Read your manuals before installing
peripherals and/or before making changes
to the machine’s configuration;
•
Ask your dealer if there are any known
problems with the system requirements or
installation procedures for any add-on
products that your are purchasing;
•
Buy industry standard products where
compatibility issue are less likely to surface;
•
If you are unsure about installation for a new
product, contact your dealer’s service
department.
We believe it is important for you to know and
understand what your warranty coverage provides and
what it does not.
We also want you to be aware that most hardware
warranties only relate to the function of the hardware. In
most cases, no assurances are given by the
manufacturer that the hardware item will work in
conjunction with any other hardware item. If a computer
product is not working because it is not compatible with
another product, or because it has not been properly
installed and set-up, the manufacturer does not pay for
the service time. To help avoid these inconveniences,
contact a professional consultant that one can help you
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determine the possibility of incompatibility issue before
you purchase add-on or accessories.
Warranty Service Use Only
Serial Number - ten or eleven digit code, the serial number consists of the following parts:
Packaging Type
Manufactured Date Code
A
00 8
Production Numerical Code
000015
Year Month
XXXXX-XXX-XX
xxxx/xxxx
S/N: A008000015
00.0
XXXX XX XXXXXX
Product Label and Manufactured Date Code
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